Hitachi Ventures
Leopoldstrasse 154, München, Bayern, 80804, Germany
Overview
Hitachi Ventures invests in innovative companies that address society’s key technological challenges in areas like IT, industrial automation (robotics, sensor technology and IoT), cloud services (data management, cybersecurity), mobility (autonomous driving, mobility services, smart infrastructure and security services), energy, smart medicine (AI for digital imaging, smart diagnostics, remote care), smart city, smart infrastructure and more. With our first fund of USD 150M, we invest in Series A/B/C rounds in globally leading startups. From our offices in Munich, Germany, and Boston, USA, we work tirelessly to develop close ties and effective collaboration with leading innovative technology hubs and like-minded co-investors. Hitachi intends to leverage its strong position in multiple global technology markets, its expertise and network to support and promote Hitachi Ventures portfolio companies.
- Total investments
- 65
- Lead investments
- 13
- Investments · 12mo
- 15
- Active investors
- 5
Sector focus
- Energy
- Health Care
- Industrial Automation
- Information Technology
Investment portfolio
- Zenity
Participated · Series C · Aug 2026
Zenity builds a platform that gives security teams visibility, enforcement and response capabilities specifically for AI agents, allowing deterministic blocking, modification or allowance of agent actions by understanding intent. The company serves a majority of customers in the Fortune 500, Global 2000 and highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy and manufacturing. Zenity operates Zenity Labs, whose research has uncovered industry-defining vulnerabilities—examples include AgentFlayer and other disclosed flaws in agentic frameworks and integrations. The company has more than 230 employees, with R&D centered in Tel Aviv and go-to-market and operations led from New York. Financially, Zenity reported tripling revenue in each of the past two years and said it is on track to triple revenue again this year. Going forward, Zenity plans to use its new funding to accelerate platform innovation, expand Zenity Labs and grow its global footprint, particularly across Europe and Asia Pacific.
- Harmony
Participated · Seed · Jul 2026
Harmony provides AI-driven automation that operates inside Slack and Microsoft Teams to handle workplace requests such as onboarding, software access, and password resets. The platform integrates with more than 100 applications and can tailor actions using an employee’s role and permissions, while allowing companies to require human approval before AI takes action. Harmony launched last year and counts customers including workflow automation company n8n, investing app eToro, security startup Cyera, and fashion retailer Kith. The company has 60 employees, with about two-thirds in Israel and the rest in New York. After raising a $34 million seed round led by Lightspeed, Harmony plans to expand its engineering, product, and sales teams to scale its offering.
- Scimplifi
Led · Series C · Jul 2026
Scimplify operates as an integrated specialty chemicals platform that connects manufacturers with customers across industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, personal care and industrial chemicals. The company emphasizes a technology-enabled supply chain, an asset-light integrated manufacturing network, strong R&D capabilities, and relationships with global customers. Planned initiatives include expanding specialty chemical production, investing in research and development, strengthening manufacturing partnerships, enhancing digital supply-chain capabilities, scaling exports, and hiring talent across science, engineering and business functions. The startup aims to deepen its international presence and expand its product portfolio using the fresh capital. The article highlights sector tailwinds—such as China-plus-one sourcing strategies and rising global demand—that underpin Scimplify's growth opportunity. It also notes challenges the company faces, including raw material price volatility, environmental and regulatory compliance, global competition, supply chain disruptions, and the need to scale manufacturing while maintaining product quality.
- Captura
Participated · Series B · Jun 2026
Captura designs and manufactures a PFAS-free bipolar membrane electrodialysis platform that generates acid and base streams for applications including direct lithium extraction, industrial water treatment, long-duration energy storage, and CO2 management. The platform was originally developed to power Captura’s Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) system, which removes CO2 from seawater for permanent storage or utilization. Captura operates the only U.S.-based production plant that produces complete electrodialysis systems and plans to scale domestic manufacturing capacity following its Series B raise. The company reports that its technology offers greater performance with significantly lower energy consumption and capital costs compared with leading market alternatives. Captura recently secured multiple purchase orders for its first electrodialysis stacks addressing the lithium extraction market, with initial deliveries expected this summer. CEO Steve Oldham says the company is now manufacturing systems for customers while continuing to advance commercial deployment of DOC globally.
- Exponent Energy
Participated · Series B · Jun 2026
Exponent Energy develops a proprietary full-stack energy solution that enables 15-minute rapid charging for commercial EVs and offers a 3,000-cycle life warranty using regular lithium-ion cells. The company combines its battery and charger technology with the Exponent OTO mobility platform and Exponent ONE financing and asset-management arm to address energy, vehicles and access to capital. Exponent highlights interoperability across its charging stations, millions of charging sessions and more than three years of field performance as evidence of commercial readiness. It aims to become the preferred energy partner for OEMs and to power millions of commercial vehicles across India. The company plans to use new capital to expand into additional cities and vehicle categories and to strengthen R&D as it scales its energy and asset-management offerings.